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Robert Allen and NYSID student competition
Nov 28, 2017 | New York City
Robert Allen and NYSID student competition

For the second year in a row, Robert Allen and the New York School of Interior Design partnered on its Holiday House Student Competition. Five students were challenged to virtually design Cheryl Settino Mosher's room at Holiday House; they were mentored by five graduates of NYSID. The students were required to use Robert Allen fabrics and furnishings and also had a $5,000 budget for other furnishings. Michelle Lau won the competition and received $1,000 in gift cards and showroom credits, and all the students received accounts through Robert Allen. 

"We are thrilled to once again be partnering with Robert Allen and Holiday House, allowing our students to work on a creative 'real life' challenge in a beautiful showhouse dedicated to such a worthy cause, breast cancer awareness, " says David Sprouls, president of NYSID. "Seeing the thrilled look on the face of this year’s winner, Michelle Lau, as Iris announced her name was great—a fitting acknowledgement of the hard work she put into the project under the thoughtful guidance of her alumni mentor. We at NYSID are so proud of Michelle as well as the other students who participated in the challenge, and are extremely grateful to Robert Allen for their support."

Images by Ayano Hisa. 

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Patricia Huamanchumo, NYSID student
Patricia Huamanchumo, NYSID student
Patricia Huamanchumo, NYSID student
Iris Dankner, Holiday House, founder, and Jana Weill, The Robert Allen Duralee Group
Iris Dankner, Holiday House, founder, and Jana Weill, The Robert Allen Duralee Group
Iris Dankner, Holiday House, founder, and Jana Weill, The Robert Allen Duralee Group
Iris Dankner anouces the winner.
Iris Dankner anouces the winner.
Iris Dankner anouces the winner.
Michelle Lau, competition winner
Michelle Lau, competition winner
Michelle Lau, competition winner
Caitlin Nolan, NYSID student
Caitlin Nolan, NYSID student
Caitlin Nolan, NYSID student
David Sprouls, NYSID President, and Cheryl Settino Mosher, interior designer and past competition winner
David Sprouls, NYSID President, and Cheryl Settino Mosher, interior designer and past competition winner
David Sprouls, NYSID President, and Cheryl Settino Mosher, interior designer and past competition winner
Iris Dankner, Lawrence Levy, interior designer and NYSID alumnus, Michelle Lau and David Sprouls
Iris Dankner, Lawrence Levy, interior designer and NYSID alumnus, Michelle Lau and David Sprouls
Iris Dankner, Lawrence Levy, interior designer and NYSID alumnus, Michelle Lau and David Sprouls
Guests mingle in the showroom.
Guests mingle in the showroom.
Guests mingle in the showroom.
Michelle Lau, competiont winner with a guest, and Patricia Huamanchumo with a guest
Michelle Lau, competiont winner with a guest, and Patricia Huamanchumo with a guest
Michelle Lau, competiont winner with a guest, and Patricia Huamanchumo with a guest
Guests gather to hear the anoucement of the winner.
Guests gather to hear the anoucement of the winner.
Guests gather to hear the anoucement of the winner.
Group photo with The Robert Allen Duralee Group, NYSID and Holiday House
Group photo with The Robert Allen Duralee Group, NYSID and Holiday House
Group photo with The Robert Allen Duralee Group, NYSID and Holiday House
Caitlin Nolan, Iris Dankner and Michelle Lau
Caitlin Nolan, Iris Dankner and Michelle Lau
Caitlin Nolan, Iris Dankner and Michelle Lau